When the Rain Comes
(Poem)
by Greg Wendland
The smell on the wind
like a freshness blowing in.
The trees whipping their high branches
embracing the moment of expectation
The grass rustles,
blades moving ever slightly
invisible faces smiling at
their coming divination
Umbrellas fly open,
with the swiftness of
unbothered people
continuing on their way
as though the change could not affect them
The sidewalk warm
underneath bare feet
granules of granite
massaging my weary soles
I look up at the clouds
moving swiftly in,
the heralds trumpeting
an entrance of importance
The sun hides
not in fear
respect felt in the
continued warmth
And it comes.......
It falls with grace,
petaling objects in its path
The warm embrace of it's wetness
and cleansing
I feel renewed,
my cares washed away
I see them running
those who do not understand
I stay
I live
I breathe
I love the rain
I want to dance here with you
Published by Greg Wendland
Born in Michigan, Greg has lived in several states and abroad. He is a self-proclaimed 'Student of Human Nature'. He enjoys working as a Freelance Writer as well as owning and operating a computer repair bu... View profile
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